SUNFLOWERS

SUNFLOWERS

A necklace I made using one of Lucie Weir's fantatic lampwork floral beads. Sorry this one is sold. I have recently managed to get another one of these and am making great plans for it.

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STARRY NIGHT

The next art event here in Orillia is Starry Night, an evening when Peter Street is closed and galleries and studios will be open to the public. Restaurants and other businesses will also be open and will feature art exhibitions. My co-op gallery, Zephyr, is located at 11 Peter Street South and we always look forward to this exciting evening. This year it is on Saturday, August 22nd. I'm working on two very intricate pieces which I will show here when they're finished. One is a seed-beaded embroidered bracelet and the other a mini "Starry Night" pendant honouring Vincent Van Gogh.

"STARRY NIGHT" by Vincent Van Gogh (but you knew that didn't you!)

Sometimes we have a surprise guest.

Another Mariposa Folk Festival

Part of my display featuring Karen Hill Tribe pendants strung on semi-precious stone necklaces.





Another Mariposa Folk Festival has come and gone. It was a lovely weekend, albeit cold and windy, with my friend and stained glass artist, Lesley, from Guelph up for the the weekend to help me out. My friend Irene came up from Michigan for her annual weekend of volunteering at the festival and stayed with us.. We all had a great time. . The musical highlights for me were Daniel Lanois, Stephen Page and Buffy St. Marie. She's nearly 70 and she can can still tear the house (or stage) down.